Agreement to Sell Executed During Statutory Bar Under HP Tenancy Act Not Specifically Enforceable: Himachal Pradesh High Court

In a significant judgment dated 06.04.2026, the Himachal Pradesh High Court decided a land dispute case involving enforcement of an agreement to sell. The Court held that even though the agreement was legally proved, it could not be enforced due to a statutory prohibition under the H.P. Tenancy and Land Reforms Act. The Court instead granted refund of the advance amount to the plaintiff. Background of Agreement to Sell and…